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HomeMy WebLinkAbout000282 Original Contractr City of Port Angeles Record #000282 Clali Clallam County Economic Development Council AGREEMENT BETWEEN CLALLAM COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND CITY OF PORT ANGELES THIS AGREEMENT, made this_ ay of ],41 u 2012, by and between the City of Port Angeles, a Washington municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as "City and the Clallam County Economic Development Council, a non profit corporation, hereinafter called "Council WHEREAS, the Council is a nonprofit educational and research corporation of the State of Washington; and WHEREAS, the City is therefore interested and concerned with the economic utilization of services; and WHEREAS, the City has need of research and education in regards to these and other aspects of its operations; now, therefore, In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein and per the attached 2012 EDC workvlan the parties agree it as follows: I. Performance by Council A. The Council recognizes that the importance of family wage jobs with health benefits is necessary for the success and viability of Port Angeles's economy and it will continue to encourage businesses of this caliber in the county. Dependent on available funding, the Council will produce a statistical analysis of current economic conditions in Clallam County. B. Council will identify existing businesses and expansion potential. Council will identify industry trends and City strengths, matched to the needs of targeted companies for recruitment. C. Dependent on available funding, the Council shall collect and maintain comprehensive demographic information for use by public and private entities. The Council will also serve as a general research and reference service for the officials and employees of the City. D. The Council shall report to the City employees and Commissioners /Councilors on the status of economic trends, industrial conditions and general economic concerns. E. The Council shall serve as a countywide contact for development activities, and it will facilitate the development process with prospective companies and appropriate governmental entities. Through EDC participation, the City will be kept apprised of the planning, development, and construction of necessary infrastructure to support various projects. 1 II. Performance by the City of Port Angeles III. Term This agreement shall be for a term of one year, commencing on January 1, 2012. IV. Assignment This agreement may not be assigned by either party to this agreement except by signed amendment. V. Termination This agreement may be terminated upon thirty (30) days' notice. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto caused this contract to be executed the day and year first here in above written. City of Port Angeles By: 7,..." /Kent Myers, d Ay Manager Attest: F. The Council shall maintain records and report to the City as follows: 1. The Council shall maintain accounts and records that accurately reflect the revenues and costs for the Council's activities. These financial records, and all records related to the performance of the contract, shall be available for inspection at monthly EDC Board meetings. 2. The Council shall use its best efforts to economize on overhead expenses to the maximum extent feasible in providing the services to be performed pursuant to this Contract. G. Council shall become actively engaged in advocacy for the unique needs of Port Angeles's citizens and agencies. A. For the services rendered by the Council, the City will provide, by payment in cash, the amount of Fifteen Thousand ($15,000) Dollars. B. Payment by the City shall be made in four installments, payment to be made during the first month of each quarter. C. The City shall participate, when applicable as determined by the City, by providing expertise to accomplish the actions of the Clallam Economic Development Council. Janessa Hurd, City Clerk Approved as to Form: William E. Bloor, City Attorney 2 Clallam County Economic Development Council ClaliamED C Clallam County Economic Development Council 905 W. 9th Street, Suite 139, Lincoln Center PO Box 1085 Port Angeles, WA 98362 March 1, 2012 Kent Myers City of Port Angeles P.O. Box 1150 Port Angeles, WA 98362 Dear Kent: Enclosed you will find the fully executed 2012 Partner Contract for your files. This contract acts as a foundation in defining the working relationship between the City of Port Angeles and the Clallam Economic Development Council. We look forward to working with the City of Port Angeles to promote economic development in the County and to assist new and existing businesses in our area. Best regards, �M. Teri Martin Director of Finance Operations Clallam Economic Development Council TM Enclosure Live Work Play Here! Phone 360.457.7793 Fax 360.452 9618 Web www.clallam.org